Sentinel Session Border Controllers
Sentinel Mini, Sentinel 100, Sentinel 400 and Sentinel CS protect and control SIP traffic with demarcation, SIP normalization, survivability, security, QoS monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
M5 Technologies Solutions
Secure real-time communications infrastructure for organizations that need voice continuity.
M5 Technologies designs secure SIP, Session Border Controller, media gateway, DGW firmware and embedded voice software solutions that help organizations protect communications, connect Microsoft Teams, replace POTS, modernize legacy systems and operate critical voice services across cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments.
Sentinel SBCSecure SIP demarcation, normalization, survivability, QoS and interoperability.
Mediatrix GatewaysFXS, FXO, PRI, BRI and analog-to-IP migration for legacy voice systems.
DGW & M5TFirmware, SIP stack, embedded voice adapter and OEM communications software.
M5 Secure Voice Core
SIP • SBC • DGW • GATEWAYS • EMBEDDED VOICE
SIP SECURITY
TEAMS ROUTING
POTS MIGRATION
OEM VOICE
DGWSIP firmware platform
SBCSecurity and demarcation
FXSLegacy-to-IP bridge
Secure SIPProtect SIP trunks, UC platforms, IP PBXs, remote users and carrier interconnection points.
Modernize VoiceMove from analog, ISDN and legacy PBX systems to IP and cloud communications safely.
Connect TeamsSupport Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and hybrid voice architectures with SBC control.
Support OEMsEmbed SIP, media and voice adapter technology into connected devices and platforms.
Complete solution portfolio
One engineering platform for secure voice, gateways, firmware and embedded communications.
M5 solutions are built for deployment teams that need secure SIP control, reliable interconnection, legacy migration and operational continuity. The portfolio is organized around six practical solution layers.
Mediatrix Media Gateways
Mediatrix platforms connect analog, FXS, FXO, PRI, BRI, IP PBX, PSTN and cloud telephony environments for phased legacy-to-IP migration.
DGW Firmware
DGW provides the configuration, routing, services, maintenance and feature foundation used across supported Mediatrix and Sentinel products.
M5T SIP Client Engine
A software development kit for OEMs and developers that need embedded SIP signaling and real-time communications capabilities inside devices, applications or platforms.
M5T E-DVA & softDSP
Embedded Digital Voice Adapter and voice processing technology for products requiring integrated telephony, analog voice behavior, media processing and SIP connectivity.
Technical Services & Documentation
Configuration guides, release notes, hardware guides, technical bulletins, licenses, MSA coverage and support resources for partners and customers.
Professional architecture view
How M5 protects and modernizes the voice layer.
The diagram below shows how M5 products fit between legacy endpoints, SIP trunks, UC platforms, cloud voice and operational users.
Voice Sources
PBX, analog, SIP, Teams and field endpoints
Existing systems, legacy devices, cloud users, operators and enterprise sites.
M5 Control Layer
Sentinel SBC, Mediatrix Gateway and DGW
Security, routing, SIP normalization, legacy bridge, policy and survivability.
Destination
Carriers, PSTN, cloud voice and UC platforms
Microsoft Teams, SIP trunks, hosted voice, operators and critical communications.
Sentinel SBC solutions
Secure the voice edge with SIP demarcation, survivability and interoperability.
Sentinel SBCs sit at the enterprise or service-provider edge to control SIP traffic, normalize interoperability issues, protect the network, support survivability and provide tools for QoS and troubleshooting.
Security & demarcation
- SIP trunk edge control and enterprise demarcation
- SIP normalization for interoperability
- Topology protection and traffic policy enforcement
- Firewall, DDoS prevention and encrypted signaling/media positioning
- Remote users, branch offices and IP-PBX interconnection
Deployment models
- Sentinel Mini for compact branch and SMB environments
- Sentinel 100 for SMB and enterprise SIP deployment
- Sentinel 400 combining SBC and media gateway capabilities
- Sentinel CS virtual SBC for local or cloud environments
- Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and hybrid UC scenarios
Sentinel product selector
Match the SBC to the operational requirement.
Use this quick selector to position each Sentinel platform in the right business and technical context.
Compact SBC
Sentinel Mini
For branches, SMBs and distributed sites requiring SIP security, Teams voice connectivity and practical edge control without a large appliance footprint.
BranchDistributed sites
SIPEdge protection
TeamsDirect Routing fit
FastSimple rollout
Best fit
- Branch offices
- SMB voice security
- SIP trunk demarcation
- Cloud voice migration
Value
Protect small and distributed deployments while keeping the architecture simple, secure and cost-effective.
Pure SBC
Sentinel 100
A high-performance SBC for SMBs and enterprise edge deployments, designed for SIP normalization, network demarcation, survivability and security.
SMBEnterprise edge
QoSMonitoring tools
SecureVoice edge control
HybridPBX / cloud bridge
Best fit
- SIP trunking
- Hosted services
- Unified communications
- Interoperability projects
Value
Reliable SBC foundation for organizations needing security, survivability and network maintenance tools.
SBC + media gateway
Sentinel 400
A multi-service business platform bundling Session Border Controller and Media Gateway capabilities for security, demarcation, SIP normalization and survivability.
RobustBusiness platform
GatewayLegacy bridge
SBCSecurity layer
FieldUpgradeable design
Best fit
- Enterprise SIP edge
- Government environments
- Legacy and cloud coexistence
- Critical voice sites
Value
Unify SBC protection and media gateway migration in one stronger production architecture.
Virtual SBC
Sentinel CS
A virtual high-performance SBC for local or cloud deployment, using the same DGW firmware available on Sentinel SBC solutions.
VirtualLocal or cloud
TrunksMultiple connections
MobileRemote workers
DGWSame firmware base
Best fit
- Cloud voice providers
- Operators
- Data center SBC
- Large centralized voice networks
Value
Scale secure SIP services through a virtualized SBC architecture that supports cloud and enterprise deployment patterns.
Mediatrix gateways
Bridge analog, ISDN, PSTN, SIP and cloud voice without rip-and-replace.
Mediatrix gateways are built for organizations that must keep legacy voice devices operational while migrating toward IP PBX, cloud telephony, SIP trunking and Microsoft Teams voice architectures.
4102
Mediatrix 4102S
Two-port FXS ATA for remote workers, SOHO, branch offices and POTS replacement scenarios requiring secure VoIP connectivity for analog devices.
C7
Mediatrix C7 Series
Secure and reliable VoIP analog adapter and media gateway platform featuring FXS, FXO and BRI interfaces for branch offices and SMB migration.
G7
Mediatrix G7 Series
Media Gateway platform with E1/T1 PRI, ISDN BRI and FXS/FXO interfaces to connect legacy equipment to cloud telephony and IP PBX systems.
S7
Mediatrix S7 / S7 LP
Scalable analog gateway deployment for multi-port environments requiring secure DGW-based voice infrastructure and legacy endpoint migration.
POTS
POTS Replacement
Modernize analog phones, fax, elevator phones, alarm panels, intercoms, building systems and emergency communication endpoints.
PBX
PBX / PSTN Interconnection
Connect corporate PBXs, PSTN lines, IP PBXs, SIP trunks and cloud platforms through a controlled migration path.
DGW firmware & M5T software
The software layer behind deployment, control and embedded voice innovation.
DGW provides the SIP firmware foundation across supported Mediatrix and Sentinel platforms. M5T extends M5 capabilities into embedded communications through SIP Client Engine SDK, E-DVA SDK and voice processing components.
DGW Firmware
- SIP firmware application for supported Mediatrix and Sentinel products
- Runs on Mediatrix 4102S, C7, G7, S7 / S7 LP, Sentinel 100, Sentinel 400 and Sentinel CS
- Configuration guides, release notes, technical bulletins and hardware guides
- Support for system configuration, gateway behavior, SBC use cases and maintenance
- Designed for deployment teams, integrators and operators
M5T Embedded Voice
- SIP Client Engine SDK for embedded SIP integration
- E-DVA SDK for embedded digital voice adapter use cases
- softDSP and media processing for connected voice devices
- OEM communications products, terminals and platforms
- Real-time voice and video communication architecture
High-value use cases
Where M5 solutions solve urgent voice infrastructure problems.
M5 is strongest where voice is operationally critical, legacy systems are expensive, SIP exposure is increasing, and migration must happen without service disruption.
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
Secure the connection between Teams, SIP trunks, PBX systems and enterprise voice environments.
SIP Trunk Security
Protect SIP interconnection points with SBC policy, demarcation, normalization and routing control.
POTS Replacement
Replace expensive copper lines while maintaining analog services such as elevators, alarms, fax and emergency phones.
Branch Survivability
Keep voice services operational for branches, remote offices and distributed enterprise locations.
Carrier / Hosted Voice
Support hosted services, SIP trunking, mobile workers and multi-tenant voice delivery.
OEM Embedded Voice
Integrate SIP, media and analog voice behavior into connected products, gateways and custom platforms.
Critical Infrastructure
Support utilities, airports, ports, healthcare, public sector and transportation sites where downtime is unacceptable.
Legacy PBX Migration
Move from legacy PBX, PRI, BRI and PSTN environments to secure cloud-ready voice infrastructure.
Technical Support & Lifecycle
Use documentation, release notes, MSA plans, support portal resources and configuration guides to maintain deployments.
Buyer journey
From assessment to secure deployment.
M5 solutions can be introduced as a focused modernization path instead of a disruptive telecom replacement project.
1. DiscoverMap SIP trunks, PBX, analog endpoints, carriers, Teams voice, risks and costs.
2. DesignSelect the right Sentinel SBC, Mediatrix gateway, DGW configuration and migration architecture.
3. SecureApply SIP demarcation, normalization, firewall policy, encryption strategy and controlled routing.
4. MigrateBridge legacy voice, analog endpoints, cloud platforms and IP PBX systems without disruption.
5. OperateUse documentation, monitoring, troubleshooting, support and lifecycle services to maintain continuity.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about M5 Technologies solutions.
Practical answers to help technical and business visitors understand the M5 portfolio quickly.
What does M5 Technologies provide?
M5 provides secure real-time communications infrastructure including Sentinel SBCs, Mediatrix gateways, DGW firmware, M5T embedded SIP software, E-DVA, softDSP, support resources and deployment services.
What is DGW?
DGW is the Mediatrix SIP firmware application used across supported Mediatrix and Sentinel products. It provides the feature and configuration foundation for gateway and SBC deployments.
Which products are supported by DGW?
Supported product families include Mediatrix 4102S, C7 Series, G7 Series, S7 and S7 LP Series, Sentinel 100, Sentinel 400 and Sentinel CS.
What is the role of a Sentinel SBC?
A Sentinel SBC controls SIP traffic at the voice edge and provides demarcation, normalization, survivability, security, QoS monitoring and troubleshooting for enterprise and service-provider environments.
Can M5 support Microsoft Teams Direct Routing?
Yes. Sentinel SBCs support Microsoft Teams Direct Routing scenarios and are positioned for secure Teams voice deployments.
Can Mediatrix gateways replace POTS lines?
Yes. Mediatrix FXS, FXO, PRI, BRI and analog gateway capabilities can help migrate elevators, alarms, fax, analog phones, branch lines and building voice services from legacy circuits to IP.
What is M5T?
M5T is M5's embedded communications software family, including the SIP Client Engine SDK and E-DVA SDK for OEMs and developers integrating voice communications into products or platforms.
Who should contact M5?
Enterprises, operators, integrators, government, defense, utilities, healthcare, transportation, finance and OEM teams should contact M5 when voice security, continuity, SIP interoperability or legacy migration matters.
Free solution assessment
Identify the right M5 architecture for your voice infrastructure.
Request a focused review for SIP security, Sentinel SBC selection, Mediatrix gateway migration, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, DGW lifecycle, POTS replacement or embedded voice software.
- SIP / SBC security assessment
- Mediatrix gateway and POTS replacement strategy
- Microsoft Teams Direct Routing readiness
- DGW firmware and lifecycle review
- M5T embedded voice / OEM integration discussion